NHL Pacific Division News

June 4, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov passes the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period in game three of the Western Conference finals of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Staples Center.

Los Angeles Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi announced that Brandon Kozun of the Manchester Monarchs would be signing a one-year extension on his two-way deal with the club.

The free agent crop for 2013 is mediocre at best. Where can the Dallas Stars find the best bang for their buck in their quest to improve via free agency? The Stars need help all up and down the lineup.

Joe Sakic told the Denver Post that if the Colorado Avalanche decide to keep their first overall pick, they will not select a defenseman.

PHILLIES: The status of the current Phillies players remains very much up in the air- but on Tuesday, the team started to lock up their future.

The Los Angeles Kings re-upped pending restricted free agent defenseman Slava Voynov with a six-year contract on Tuesday.

San Jose Sharks centre Vincent Damphousse skates down the ice during practice in San Jose, Calif., Monday, May 10, 2004.

The Los Angeles Kings have talked to the Flyers about trading them goalie Jonathan Bernier, an NHL source confirmed Tuesday.

It's easy look at the current situation with the Phoenix Coyotes and still see trouble brewing.

Despite having one of the more attractive jobs out on the market, with a roster that includes a solid offensive core and a financial situation that makes plenty of spending available, the Dallas Stars have spent the last several days watching their top two candidates accept jobs with other clubs.

A deal to give software company SAP the naming rights to the building that hosts the San Jose Sharks will be voted on by the City Council today.

These are words you never hear for a reason, primarily because, while Mike Modano was hell on ice, he does not spit hot fire.

Center Logan Couture has agreed to a contract extension with the Sharks, though no formal announcement can come before July 5. "Can't say details," Couture responded in a text message when asked for specifics after reports circulated that he had agreed to an extension to his current contract that pays him $3 million in 2013-14, its final year.

The San Jose Sharks weren't just watching Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, they were busy working.

"Just tried to watch game 3, had to turn it off, Wish I was wearing a white jersey, best of luck to both team #PossesiveOfTheCup #ReneCanSing " He is a competitor and an amazing athletic specimen.

DALLAS STARS ROSTER ANALYSIS: With another season completed, Stars beat writer Mike Heika took a look at the team's roster to determine what we should expect of each player in 2013-14 Stars goaltending coach Mike Valley went out and found veteran Cristopher Nilstorp last season, because he wanted to improve the Stars' goaltending depth.

The power play struggles of the Chicago Blackhawks are well documented. Despite what many, who don't watch this team as often, may think, they're not limited to the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals .

The annual NHL free agent frenzy will be commencing next month with teams eligible to sign players as of July 5th.

Holy, 32, has spent the last eight seasons as a member of the San Jose Sharks media relations department.

Hockey players love to live in Los Angeles for the Kings . Dustin Penner started his NHL career in Anaheim after going undrafted at age of 18 years old.